By LeNair Xavier Thotyssey presents a column by LeNair Xavier, a writer/poet who has worked in many levels of the sex industry, and has a lot to say about the social politics of sex, porn and sexual etiquette. [Cover image: Henry Scott Tuke “The Critics” 1927 Courtesy of Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum (Warwick District Council) VenturingContinueContinue reading “X-Rayed Sex: Better Sex Bloggers & Lovers Compartmentalize”
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Sunday (5.5.2024)
SUNDAY (5.5.2024) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) RED STACHE: Brunch feat. Inita D (noon) LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE: Lucky Cheng’s dragContinueContinue reading “Sunday (5.5.2024)”
Saturday (5.4.2024)
SATURDAY (5.4.2024) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN BUBBLE’S POSH PIZZA: Brunch feat. Jacqueline Dupree & FiFi DuBois (11am) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Dave & Mady Lopez (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon &ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (5.4.2024)”
Friday (5.3.2024)
FRIDAY (5.3.2024) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN 54 BELOW: Lorna Luft (7pm) VV BAR: Grand opening weekend (7pm) HARDWARE: Jasmine Kennedie & Izzy Uncut (7pm);Mathieu Blue’s “Super Size Queen” feat. BootsieContinueContinue reading “Friday (5.3.2024)”
On Point With: Koko Momo
Manic Pixie Nightmare Woman, Mistress of Puppets, Hot Mess All-Star and your favorite multi-borough queen of the season: take us to Koko Momo! Thotyssey: Hiya Koko, happy May! Are you ready for mid-Spring madness in New York nightlife? Koko Momo: Hey! Thank you! My seasonal depression has lifted, I’m soakin’ up the sun and readyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Koko Momo”
Thursday (5.2.2023)
THURSDAY (5.2.2024) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin with Lori Lu (10:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BALCON: DJ Mike Borowski & Bubbles D’Boob (6pm);Pixie Aventura (10pm) 54 BELOW: Marilyn Maye (7pm) RED EYE / COCKPIT:ContinueContinue reading “Thursday (5.2.2023)”
On Point With: Mack Mackey
The GLAM nominated creator of nightlife brands Aveq Moi and Camp Classic, Mack Mackey wears many gorgeous and important hats in this city… while carving out safe spaces for all queer people. Thotyssey: Hello Mack! We’re done with April already, how did the month treat you? Mack Mackey: April was great; I can’t believe it’sContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mack Mackey”
Wednesday (5.1.2024)
WEDNESDAY (5.1.2024) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: “What Up Wednesdays” hosted by Chavis (6pm) JOANNE’S: Jupiter Genesis with Myster E. Mel Kiki (7pm) NOT A SPEAKEASY: Bingo feat. Saline Dijon AndrogyNY (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX: Trivia feat. Holly Wood (10pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm)ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (5.1.2024)”
Tuesday (4.30.2024)
TUESDAY (4.30.2024) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SOMEBODY’S DARLING: Bingo feat. Saline Dijon (8pm) SUITE: Trivia & karaoke feat. Moxy Cillin (8pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Level Up” geeky name night hosted by Thotyssey & Shane Cherry (8pm) BOXERS HK:ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (4.30.2024)”
Monday (4.29.2024)
MONDAY (4.29.2024) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BOXERS HK: Victoria Williams (8pm) HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs (9pm) ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Musical Monday Madness” feat. VJ Tony Built (8pm) VERS: Pianist AndreContinueContinue reading “Monday (4.29.2024)”
On Point With: Luna Sea
A marine enchantress rises from the Haus of Tsunami to drown you with sultry stage sorcery. Prepare your minds for Luna Sea! Thotyssey: Hi Luna, thanks for chatting today! How has April been treating you so far? Luna Sea: April has been great so far! I got to really take time and work on newContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Luna Sea”
Sunday (4.28.2024)
SUNDAY (4.28.2024) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX 181 CABRINI: Bingo feat. Elise Navy-Dad & Cherry Poppins (6pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: TBA HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon) RED STACHE:ContinueContinue reading “Sunday (4.28.2024)”
Saturday (4.27.2024)
SATURDAY (4.27.2024) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife. UPTOWN BUBBLE’S POSH PIZZA: Brunch feat. Jacqueline Dupree & FiFi DuBois (11am) SUITE: Karaoke feat. Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) TOOLBOX: DJ Dave & Mady Lopez (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE LA PULPERIA HK: Brunch feat. Misty Mountains (noon &ContinueContinue reading “Saturday (4.27.2024)”
Friday (4.26.2024)
FRIDAY (4.26.2024) Your daily guide to New York and New Jersey nightlife programming. UPTOWN APOLLO THEATER: Luenell (7:30pm) TOOLBOX: Heidi N. Dix (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN HARDWARE: Jasmine Kennedie & Izzy Uncut (7pm);Mathieu Blue’s “Super Size Queen” feat. Bootsie LeFaris & DJ Mike Borowski (10pm) BALCON: VirginiaContinueContinue reading “Friday (4.26.2024)”
Thursday (4.25.2024)
THURSDAY (4.25.2024) Your daily guide to New York queer nightlife events. UPTOWN / BRONX TOOLBOX: “Throwback Thursdays” (8pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: Karaoke (8pm) 4WEST LOUNGE: “Trappy Hour” (10pm) SUITE: Moxy Cillin (10:30pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE BALCON: DJ Mike Borowski & Bubbles D’Boob (6pm);Pixie Aventura (10pm) 54 BELOW: Marilyn Maye (7pm) RED EYE / COCKPIT: “Underwater Bubble PopContinueContinue reading “Thursday (4.25.2024)”
On Point With: Mannie Petty
Let’s chat music and nightlife with a hot beatmaster who spins all over the City: Mannie Kumar, aka DJ Mannie Petty! [Cover photo: Anthony Leo] Thotyssey: Hi Mannie, thanks for chatting today! Mannie Petty: Thanks so much for having me! Thotyssey is the first thing I check whenever I feel like going out and hasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mannie Petty”
Wednesday (4.24.2024)
WEDNESDAY (4.24.2024) Your daily guide to New York nightlife. UPTOWN / BRONX ININE BISTRO: “What Up Wednesdays” hosted by Chavis (6pm) JOANNE’S: Jupiter Genesis with Pixel the Drag Jester & Wesley (7pm) NOT A SPEAKEASY: Bingo feat. Saline Dijon (8pm) 420 LOUNGE: Yamil X & Julius Ceasar’s “HMP Wednesday” feat. Juliet Flores (8pm) SUITE: Karaoke hosted by Victoria Chase (9pm) TOOLBOX:ContinueContinue reading “Wednesday (4.24.2024)”
Tuesday (4.23.2024)
TUESDAY (4.23.2024) Your daily guide to NYC nightlife programming. UPTOWN / BRONX SUITE: Trivia & karaoke feat. Moxy Cillin (8pm) TOOLBOX: Karaoke (9pm) LAMBDA LOUNGE: DJ dance party (9pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN ATLAS SOCIAL CLUB: “Level Up” geeky name night hosted by Thotyssey & Shane Cherry (8pm) BOXERS HK: Vidana, Jessica Rose & Daniella Darling (8pm) BALCON: Svetlana Stoli (8pm);JamieContinueContinue reading “Tuesday (4.23.2024)”
Bar Babe of the Month: Dan at Hardware & Pieces
This multitalented ex-Elf and Babe Babe is both the cause and cure of your thirst at two Manhattan hotspots: Dan! Bar(s) that I work at: Hardware and Pieces How long I’ve worked there: I’ve been with the company since October 2023 [Hardware and Pieces are sister bars] What are my shifts: Currently I work MondayContinueContinue reading “Bar Babe of the Month: Dan at Hardware & Pieces”
Monday (4.22.2024)
MONDAY (4.22.2024) Your daily guide to New York City nightlife programming. UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Bingo feat. Virgo Rising (10pm) HELL’S KITCHEN / MIDTOWN / TIMES SQUARE 54 BELOW: Seth Sikes & Nicholas King: The New Belters (7pm) BOXERS HK: Victoria Williams (8pm) HARDWARE: “Broadway Mondays” feat. VJ OhRicky playing musical clips (6pm);Jacklynn Hyde & Holly Box-Springs with Wade McCollum (9pm)ContinueContinue reading “Monday (4.22.2024)”
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